Knit Baby Set by Lion Brand Yarn

Knit Baby Set

Knitting
December 2011
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1020 - 2040 yards (933 - 1865 m)
Sweater: 6, 12, 18, 24 months, Child 3; Blanket: 30 x 33" (76 x 84 cm)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Lion Brand Pattern #: L10451

SKILL LEVEL: Easy (Level 2)

SIZE:
6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos, 24 months (2 yrs), Child 3

Finished Chest
20 (21, 23, 24, 26) in.
51 (53.5, 58.5, 61, 66) cm

Finished Length
9-1/2 (11, 12, 13, 14) in.
24 (28, 30.5, 33, 35.5) cm

Blanket
About 30 x 33 in. (76 x 84 cm)

Pound of Love® (Article #550) 1-2 balls
Shown in Pastel Pink

Circular Knitting needles size 8 (5 mm), 24 in. (61 cm) or longer
Three buttons 1/2 in. (13 mm) diameter
Stitch Holders
Stitch Markers

Gauge:
18 sts + 28 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st
18 sts + 35 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st

Cardigan is worked in garter stitch throughout. Design features rectangular shapes.

Ed. note: Pattern can be adapted for boys or girls (reverse buttons/buttonholes).

Blanket is worked in basketweave pattern with seed stitch border.

Schematic is provided showing cardigan construction.

Lion Brand Notes:

Cardigan yoke and sleeves are worked horizontally, then stitches are picked up across edge of yoke for back and fronts.

Blanket is worked in one piece.

A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches for the Blanket. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.